About Laura Hollis

Laura Hollis

Laura Hollis

Laura Hirschfeld Hollis is a native of Champaign, Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree in English and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame. 

Hollis' career as an attorney has spanned 28 years, the past 23 of which have been in higher education. She has taught law at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and has nearly 15 years' experience in the development and delivery of entrepreneurship courses, seminars and workshops for multiple audiences. Her scholarly interests include entrepreneurship and public policy, economic development, technology commercialization and general business law. 

In addition to her legal publications, Hollis has been a freelance political writer since 1993, writing for The Detroit News, HOUR Detroit magazine, Townhall.com and the Christian Post, on matters of politics and culture. She is a frequent public speaker.

Hollis has received numerous awards for her teaching, research, community service and contributions to entrepreneurship education. She is married to Jess Hollis, a musician, voiceover artist and audio engineer, and they live in Indiana with their two children, Alistair and Celeste.

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The Rule of Law Cannot Be Based Upon 'Feelings' Sep 17, 2026

One of the primary tenets of the American legal system is the importance of precedent; the common law doctrine of "stare decisis" means "to stand by things decided." The purpose of law in such a system is to provide stability and predictability, so t... Read More

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It's the Legal System That's Insane Sep 10, 2026

Watching the Lindsay Clancy trial, as well as its aftermath, play out has made me fear, seriously, for the future of this country. A functioning 21st-century society requires a sensible and reliable legal system, and ours seems to be going off the ra... Read More

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No, the World Would Not Be a Better Place If Women Ran It Sep 03, 2026

Frankly, I always thought that sentiment was ridiculous in the first place. Anyone who went through middle school, junior high or high school knows full well the kind of nasty behavior that females are capable of. But there's garden-variety "mean gir... Read More

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A Few Unpopular Observations Jul 09, 2026

It's been a busy week news-wise. Here are a few of my observations (not likely to be popular) on some of the most notable headlines. 1. The U.S. men's soccer team should have declined the red card reversal. During the World Cup game between the USA a... Read More